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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1897

Page

2

Democratic Convention at Atlantic Splits and Sees Bryan Support

The Atlantic Democratic gathering adjourned with delegates named for state and central committees, factions debating mid road positions and endorsing the Chicago platform. Resolutions condemned bribery and indifference to public interest, while a unit vote urged loyalty to W. J. Bryan and party unity ahead of the Des Moines convention.

J. C. Voorhees E. C. Hardenburg Cas. Stier J. T. Elliott A. E. Rosen J. F. McGovern A. Gardner C. M. Blakesley Edna Victoria W. J. Hrgan Chicago W. J. Bryan A Gardner J F McGovern J C Vorhees G W B Fletcher C B Bartel I © Russel Ed Cate John King Oliver Wilson Casper Beekman DC Fudge BR A Berry W W Eller Ira Shoudy BT Bagley L D Soper H M Graham SH Lamborn E A Baer B W Hickman J. H Yarger Chas Bittman M D Haley Phil Treynor Grant D C Thayer Benton Wm Campbell Pymosa D F Kelly Brighton D E Fudge Washington Wm Dove Grove John Blake Franklin TL Malone Lincoln J C. King Massena J H Yarger Union Phil Trainer Bear Grove Cass John Roush Pleasant S H Lamborn Noble Henry. Miller Pat Neary Andrew Kirkman Atlantic G F Lang 2D Ward W Smart D.ward F H Burr L H Soper Son Alex McGalfon Polk Byrd Pymora Ralph Warner Chas Marsh Shae McGeorge T. L Langworthy J O Russell John Cofer Nercutt Wm Linderman T O Meredith Geo Findley Mark Andrew SA Simonton Committee On W. B Emerson E L Raffenburg P Norton W Q Funk Bert Sims A F Black George Lindeman Joseph Stevens A Simonton F M Nutter Martin Fonk J W McElfish J P Raffenberg McEller Nebraska Wm. J. Bryan Peter Landmesser Geo. Findley W. Gingery Wes Stevens W. B. Emerson W. B. Ramsey Mark Anders F. M. Nutter Jas. Kieth L. H. Griffith A. McGaffen O. D. McGeorge P. Herbert C. E. Marsh E.T. Raffenberg J. Nelson Jas. S. Stevens M. Pont Frank Elliott Dick Townsend J.O. Runsel Francis Martin Geo. Linderman Henry Frank John Wicherd J. Shae Rd Roe E. Bowen Grehton O. Meredith Sam Harrison W. H. Norcutt E. E. Eneedy S. B. Norcutt J. I. Meredith W. O. Funk W. H. Linderman Mitchell. Massena B. T. Eastman E. W. Willoughby J. M. Frisby Johnn Titus Wm. McCurdy L. L. Langworthy A. F. Black Washington R. Warner T. Morrisy St. Louis Peoples Democratic Party H Griffith W B Emerson Geo Wilson Geo Murray Wm McCurdy J L Byrd D M Coker EE Kneedy W O Funk Des Moines

Middle-of-the-road faction wins first convention ballot

The populist convention saw a clash between middle-of-the-road and fusion forces as county chairman J C Bradbury opened the meeting. L E Griffith defeated J W Brown on the first roll call for temporary chairman, signaling a shift toward unity within the faction and a push to rebrand the delegation for Des Moines.

A. Gardner Court House O. C. Thayer G. W. B. Fletcher Lewis Chas. Reigan E. C. Thompson Vhp Frank Chas. Lamborn Phil Traiher County Central Committee L. E. Griffith J. W. Brown Mr.Griffith Mr. Griffith Des Moines Democratic G W Wil- Soe

Cuban Prisoners in Peril and Other Dispatches

A Washington telegram reports Cuban junta leaders Rivera and Bacallao facing possible execution, with diplomatic appeals planned to spare them. Other items include International Pressmen union officers elected in Dergoir, and William Higney ordered back to Anamosa Penitentiary after a burglary attempt. Hamilton case moves toward withdrawal of plea, to be heard in August.

Wasmngton Senor Palma New York Quesda Provisional Legation Ruis Rivera Bacallao Stepa Morgan Sherman Madrid Taylor Senate Rivera da Lome Onba Sioux City William Higney Anamosa Drake Higney Highney Hamilton Orrumwa

Law to inspect nursery stock at entry and interstate trade

An act proposed by nursery interests to regulate inspection of imported and domestic nursery stock including trees, plants, shrubs, vines, grafts, cuttings, scions and buds. It requires certificates of inspection, authorizes pre shipment release, sets penalties for forgery, and allocates funds and effective date in 1898 with named signatories.

United States Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress Secretary of Agriculture District of Columbia Postal Service A. D C. L. Watrous Des Moines N. H. Albaugh Tadmor Silas Wilson Atlantic Irving Rouse Rouse N. Y Bs. Alwood Charlottsville

Death of Barney Barnato During Ocean Passage

Details from Capetown report the South African diamond magnate Barney Barnato died by suicide when he jumped overboard from a vessel off Bea Founcwaz Madeira after a health decline. A fourth officer followed but was rescued. Barnato's body was recovered head downward and embalmed for transport to England aboard the Scat.

Bea Founcwaz Madeira Barney Barnato Capetown Barnato England

Interstate Sheriffs Meet in Omaha Convention

The sixth annual Interstate Sheriffs association convenes in Omaha Barker block with Sheriff Webb of Denver addressing the assembly and Mayor Moores welcoming. attendees include sheriffs and officers from nine states and a trolley tour is planned for visitors. President McDonald of the host city presides as sessions focus on association business. Washington reports note President McKinley’s London trip fatigue and enthusiasm for the journey. A Salt Lake Tribune item warns of a Robber's Roost gang planning a train hold-up near Rock Springs, with Union Pacific guarding trains and pay masters in Wyoming.

Mesdames F. W. Graham W. Findley Henry Weber Iowa P.E. O Knoxville Osceola Walter Campbell Oskaloosa Este Interstate Association Omaha Omana Interstate Sheriffs’ Association Barker Block John W. McDonald Moores Sheriff Webb Denver Association He Hugh Council. Bluffs Wal Pacific Salt Lake the Tribune Utah Wyoming Wamsutter Rock Springs Union Pacific Sweetwater

Crops In Good Shape Across Several States

Weather conditions this week favor agricultural interests in much of the country. Nebraska reports the best week of the season with corn advancing slowly under favorable conditions. Missouri Kansas and Nebraska note improved crops while cold snaps injure Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota. Winter wheat improves south of the Pacific coast harvest progresses in Kansas Missouri Illinois and other southern states.

Nebraska Missouri Kansas Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Pacific Coast Kennas Illinois

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